News Release

Monday, May 8, 2017

Walk up Shooting leaves man dead in Mid-City NR17131ml

Mid-City: Detectives from the
Los Angeles Police Department's West Bureau Homicide are seeking
the public's assistance in identifying the suspects responsible for
the shooting that leaves a man dead in Mid City.

On Saturday, May 6, 2017 at about 6:50 a.m. Los Angeles Police
Officers responded to a call of shots fired in the 1700 block of
Hauser Avenue.

Officers arrived and found a victim down, suffering from gunshot
wounds.

The victim was transported to a local hospital where he was
pronounced dead.

The victim was a male, Hispanic, adult. The name of the victim is
being withheld pending notification to next of kin.

No suspects have been identified. The motive for the shooting is
unknown.

Persons with any information should contact West Bureau Homicide at
(213) 382-9470. During non-business hours or on weekends, calls
should be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7 (1-877-527-3247). Anyone
wishing to remain anonymous should call the L.A. Regional Crime
Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477) or go directly to
www.lacrimestoppers.org. Tipsters may also visit
www.lapdonline.org, and click on "Anonymous Web Tips" under the
"Get Involved-Crime Stoppers" menu to submit an online tip. Lastly,
tipsters may also download the "P3 Tips" mobile application and
select the L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers as their local program.